Ripple's MoneyTap has achieved significant adoption in Japan, with partnerships involving six regional banks, including Shinonome Shinkin Bank and Nagoya Bank, contributing to a $13 billion increase in international remittances. Launched by SBI Holdings, MoneyTap allows instant transactions via QR codes or phone numbers, and now serves millions of users across the country. Remarkably, Ripple has partnered with up to 80% of the Japanese banking industry, highlighting its growing influence in the financial sector.
GAM Investments has urged SBI Holdings to implement an XRP buyback program to unlock shareholder value, citing a significant gap between the company's market value and its crypto assets, particularly its indirect holdings in Ripple, valued at over JPY 1.6 trillion. The proposal includes increasing transparency through daily XRP valuations and regular updates on net asset value. By adopting this strategy, similar to MicroStrategy's Bitcoin accumulation, GAM believes SBI could enhance its market capitalization, which currently stands at JPY 1.2 trillion.
SBI Holdings Inc. has disclosed its mutual funds' exposure to Adani Group securities, following similar actions by Nomura Holdings Inc. and other Japanese financial firms amid the ongoing fallout from the conglomerate's scandal. SBI's asset management division detailed the weightings of Adani-related stocks in four publicly offered investment trusts, while Nissay Asset Management Corp. reported on ten index funds.
UBS has launched the "UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token" (uMINT), a tokenized money market fund utilizing Ethereum's blockchain, aimed at institutional investors. This initiative reflects growing interest in digital assets and is supported by Singapore's favorable regulatory environment, enhancing transparency and security through decentralized technology. The fund promises improved liquidity and faster transactions, positioning UBS alongside other major financial institutions venturing into tokenized solutions.
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